Strange bermudagrass patterns

And yet another delightful consequence of the hot weather — strange growth patterns in bermudagrass greens and fairways. These patterns emerge with greater frequency during the summer, and are the result of patches of directional growth. As this photo shows, the patterns appear to vary (or can even disappear) depending on the angle of the sun with relation to the turf, and the angle from which you view the turf.

Removing the grain is all about helping the plants to…